Again

figures kneeling down

faces painted on the wall

to have faith again

 

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Adam and I went to a beautiful Russian Orthodox church yesterday (finally). It was beautiful on the outside but breathtaking on the inside. Every space on the walls and ceilings were covered in murals and portraits of saints and national heroes. There were candles burning everywhere, icon photos, incense burning, and people crossing themselves in faith.

 

It's no secret that I've been struggling with believing in a lot of things lately but standing in that place, seeing so many people around me drenched in their faith was admirable and inspiring. Faith can be a beautiful thing, indeed.

 

 

Two days left until the land of the free and the home of the brave!

 

a.r.w.

Greater

we are all longing

(though many dare not admit)

for something greater

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For those of you who feel restless--go! Follow your bliss! Do what makes your heart sing and your hands shake! Be just like Belle--don't just long for adventure in the great wide somewhere... go and get it.

 

So many times we think that happiness can be measured in a bank account or a ring on your finger or the car we get into each day. The mundane... while you can be content, is it really what you long for? Try new foods, see new places, learn how to tap dance, and speak French.

 

Be the person your six year old self imagined you would be. Make them proud.

 

a.r.w.